Charles J. Nicolo

Charles J. Nicolo Charles J. 'CJ' 'Bud' Nicolo died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, Dec. 27, 2013 at his daughter's home in Bensalem. He was 72.

Born in Philadelphia, he had been a resident of Bensalem since 1978. Bud was a founding member of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, where he also served as Sacristan and Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion.

He was a truck driver for over 30 years with Teamsters Local 470.

Bud was an avid marksman and longtime member of the Usana Rifle Range, where he was actively involved in their monthly shooting matches.

Bud enjoyed working on cars, and was the proud owner of a 2010 Camaro SS Transformer Edition, AKA: 'The Bee.'

His greatest enjoyment in life was being a husband, father and grandfather. Bud always enjoyed spending time with his family.

He will forever be loved as 'Ralph.'

Beloved husband of the late Ellen (Cramer), Bud was the loving father of Ellen Taylor and her husband, Rob, Margaret Kirby and her husband, Richard, Charles J. Nicolo Jr. and his wife, Nancy, and Diane Nicolo-Gill and her husband, Mark. He was the devoted grandfather of Nicole Robinson and her husband, Mike, Carrie, Colin and Eric Taylor, Amanda and Michael Kirby, Shane, Corey and Cole Nicolo, and Samantha, Rebecca, Nicholas, Christopher and Alexander Nicolo-Gill; the great grandfather of Kylie Taylor and Braiden Robinson; and brother of George Nicolo and his wife, Dee.

Relatives and friends are invited to call from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 1200 Park Ave., Bensalem, where his funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, because of his love for animals, especially dogs, memorial contributions in Bud's name may be made to the Women's Humane Society of Bucks County, 3839 Richlieu Rd., P.O. Box 1470, Bensalem, PA 19020.

Condolences may be posted at the funeral home's Web site below. James J. Dougherty Funeral Home,

Levittown

www.doughertyfuneralhome.com

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